Academic Degree Programs

Indiana public colleges and universities wishing to develop and implement new academic programs must have such programs approved by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education. This checklist of criteria (Approved by the Commission - August 10, 2012) discusses the format to which each institution must submit these requests to the Commission.

Checklist of Criteria To Be Used by the Commission in Taking Action on New Degree Programs

• Academic Degree Program Submission Document:
  • Word and PDF


• Appendix 8 (must be included with all proposed baccalaureate degrees):
  • Course Articulation Planning for New Baccalaureate Degrees
  • Articulation Planning Cover and Signature Page
  • Articulation Types and Definitions (Reference Document)

(Updated October 17, 2024)

Other Reference Documents:

Academic Approval and Review Practices

Degree Award Level Definitions